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Article: Donkeys rescued from Italian meat markets
- Article from:
- Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)
- Article date:
- September 5, 2006
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A leading Westcountry donkey charity has opened a new sanctuary in
Italy to prevent hundreds of the animals being turned into salami.
The Donkey Sanctuary, based in Sidmouth, has bought a farm in the
Turin region to prevent unwanted donkeys being sold to meat markets.
There are an estimated 24,000 donkeys in Italy and they are used
for meat sold in markets in salami form and served up in stews in
restaurants. Other uses include transportation in farming areas,
animal assisted therapy, holiday treks and as pets.
Staff have already taken in 24 animals at the new sanctuary but
they have space for hundreds of donkeys and are now rescuing the
animals in rural communities across Italy.
One of the ...